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VE55 ZWH

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,924 mi
Last recorded118,924 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,151 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 104,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,977 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2013 90,977 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,603 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 79,601 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,759 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 67,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,403 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 54,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake squeaking.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,983 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 18,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 30,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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VE55 ZWH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 79,355 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE55 ZWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE55 ZWH?

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What year was VE55 ZWH registered?

VE55 ZWH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is VE55 ZWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 ZWH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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